Design Manager – Award-Winning Main Contractor | Cardiff

Competitive Salary + Career Progression

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for your next opportunity with a leading main building contractor in Cardiff? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning construction company delivering high-profile projects across the UK.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, market-leading main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to support their growing portfolio in Cardiff.

The Role: Design Manager (Construction)

As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire design process on construction projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations, client requirements, and industry standards. You will work closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to drive efficient and cost-effective design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process from pre-construction to project completion
• Ensure design coordination, compliance, and buildability on-site
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and project teams to develop and implement design strategies
• Identify and mitigate design risks while ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance
• Manage BIM processes, AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software tools
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimise costs without compromising quality
• Support tendering, procurement, and project planning stages
• Drive collaboration between internal teams and external consultants

✅ Requirements: What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in the construction industry, working with a main contractor
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, construction methods, and design principles
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and other digital construction tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
• A degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Chartered status (RIBA, CIOB, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential

Why Join?

✔ Market-leading salary and benefits package
✔ Career development opportunities with an award-winning construction firm
✔ Work on prestigious, high-value projects across multiple sectors
✔ A supportive and dynamic team environment focused on innovation and excellence

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced Design Manager in construction, ready to take on an exciting challenge with a leading main contractor in Cardiff, we want to hear from you!
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career!